Senate bill targets construction industry’s ‘tragically high’ suicide rate

Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto introduced legislation aimed at addressing the construction industry's significantly elevated suicide rate through enhanced prevention efforts. The bill recognizes construction as one of the sectors most affected by suicide and seeks to implement support measures for workers.

Washington — Legislation recently introduced in the Senate is aimed at bolstering suicide prevention efforts in the construction industry. The industry has one of the highest rates of suicide, according to a press release from the bill’s sponsor, Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV). It adds that in…

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